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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1901

Page

3

Municipal Water Rates Debate Highlighted by Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court ruling on an appeal from Burress Gewert of Illinois supports municipal water ownership discussions. A proposed city water plant at 14000 tied to a prior vote is debated amid charges against Consolidated Water Supply Co. Residents and politicians weigh debt limits, tax implications, and long term utility needs.

United States Supreme Court Burress Conmeolidated Water Supply Company Jon Timitt United Stated Supreme Court

Inaugural Souvenir Program At Washington Event

Jiinetto Cirmun and Mise Mire Jorie Powderly attended a Washington ceremony yesterday showcasing a program package tied to a capitol event. The display included portraits and memorabilia from the occasion with catalogs and notes, highlighting notable individuals and the period’s ceremonial items.

Washington Brent Meniboe Inavsurat CMM

Unclear OCR text yields fragmentary local notice

Incomplete historical OCR describes street incidents and excavation details with numerous garbled terms and missing names. The fragment references a foreman, a street corner, and a committee or crew, but essential facts and places are unreadable.

Fragmented OCR Note From Local Page

The readable text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear phrases. It mentions a location near the Hill Shore and travel terms, but no coherent event, date, persons, or organizations are identifiable.

Fragmentary note on construction site and repairs

The readable parts mention a construction area, a building project, and unspecified contractors at a western city location. It references a Metin brother or similar name and appears to describe ongoing work or repairs at a street corner.

Anlhtaeite Wiedetinog Metin

Shiloh's Consumption Cure Promotes Life-Saving Claims

An aged testimonial from Nomeville Alaska touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as essential for croup and colds. The flyer asserts the product saves children’s lives and promises refunds if not satisfied, urging readers to buy from local druggists at one dollar per bottle.

Satan

Servites Holy Week Preaching by Bishop Talbot

The Rev Work Jolergn of Cuwars church and other clergymen will lead Holy Week services at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. Daily afternoon prayers begin in the week with evening prayer at 8 o clock. Bishop Talheat of the diocese will announce details from Poa ta aoe and mM.

Work Jolergn Cuwars Church Kater Wed- Neaday Bibelinet Talheat Dloeens

Unclear OCR fragment on bridge project delays near Hucket Brook

An incomplete report notes delays on the Lridge over Hucket Brook due to renewed issues and worker anxieties. The Rochester firm behind the project has faced ongoing hindrances with little progress reported despite inquiries and extended timelines.

Unclear text sketching an evening gathering

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event at Watts hall on a Monday evening with roles and names listed. The passage includes garbled person names and titles and mentions arrangements without clear details or outcomes.

Unclear OCR Names Highlight Historical Election Offers

Fragmentary OCR text lists candidates and officials such as Prepler, Joseph Jenkins, TH, Lewis, Geoyie Behranders, J. W. Sileley, A. T. Byers, R Bier, Invite Snyder, and a Pennsylvania envoy Swinglehurst in a late 19th or early 20th century local election context.

Luckinanna Lied Moen Tuestar Mintht Prepler Joseph Jenkins Sichem Lewis Scamore Geoyie Behranders Fini Sipamere J. W. Sileley Etilet Neeards Byers Keepercem Wanpi Tee Snyder Enuigel Pennsylvania A. Swinglehurst

Unclear historical note with mixed names and words

Fragmentary text lists many unreadable names and phrases, lacking coherent events or context. cannot establish person, place, or action from the legible content.

Sk Linierativie Works at Pitetrom Noa for the Cmtarie and Weetorn

The note describes Linierativie at Pitetrom Noa engaged with the Cmtarie and Weetorn patiomk, mentioning a teed as pishe ors betwee Maytohd ward oan thie enelian wt. It records a plan to move forward with Handel poids and references Mighea chien the Dig epee el te PL, UL gil 9eed and Mer Aieestoet dee ater werd.

Pete Ol Cee Sk Linierativie Pitetrom Noa Cmtarie Weetorn Patiomk Pishe Betwee Maytohd Enelian Oweli Handel Poids Mighea UL Gil Mer Aieestoet

Fragments from a distant notice forecast April events

A garbled fragment mentions an April 1 evening event and a social gathering. It references a place and planned activities but details are unclear and names are unreadable. The text seems to describe a meeting or social occasion with attendance and decor.

Unclear historic event summary due to damaged text

The readable fragments describe an event involving Che and a committee or meeting. Details are fragmented and names are unclear. The passage references a Tuesday date and mentions a meal and a decision context without coherent facts.

Fragmented OCR notes on a long-running mentorship event

Unclear readable fragments describe a long running mentorship or preparatory program. Mentions individuals with uncertain spellings and a generic timeline across multiple years. Difficult to extract concrete actions, places, or organizations from the garbled text.

Unclear OCR fragment on injuries and operations

Fragmentary report mentions Mrs Hendamin, Carbonda le, hay wips, a five week period, a critical operation while in hospital. Names and details are garbled, limiting clarity of events and persons involved.

Hendamin Apache Hay Herr Carbondale Wayne

Fragmentary Rail Note From Monthrnak to Uw Breaker

An OCR fragment notes a locomotive in service between Uw breaker and Wibcon Creek with an unclear reference to Monthrnak and a product of Dicksun woyke. The text is incomplete and contains misspellings, limiting precise identification.

Singha Monthrnak

Tomorrow night Tias Murphy at A Freelholen Poet Dinner

Tias Murphy headlines tomorrow night at a local poet dinner. The event features intimate readings and a community gathering with music and refreshments. The venue remains unnamed but hosts poetry lovers in a warm, supportive setting.

Tias Murphy

David Holmes Surprises in A Bachelor’s Romance at Giving Opera House

Tim Murphy stars with Bol Smith Russell Co in A Bachelor’s Romance a new production by Myr Berger at the Givind Opera House. Critics hail Murphy as delivering a strong character study marked by noble portrayal and refined emotion amid a lovable comedy ensemble.

Tim Murphy Bol Smith Russell Company Martha Afestom Givind Opera House Mir Murphy Cline Mr Murphy Myr. Berger Mr. Thiewell

Mysterious Names Appear In City Registry Listing

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous named individuals including Winnie William Alexander Walter W. Cole M. J. Connor Johyn P. Culbertean and others. The text also references a person labeled Peorelyn Lavor Adler, suggesting a damaged city records or social notice fragment with many misread names.

Cornea Gaipin Anna B. Hickey Anne McDonald Witty Rushiy Mise Moary Sherdan A. Ward Amma Rubcock Patterson Charles Spencer James Smith Sara Tibbles Peorelyn Lavor Adler

Teachers Institute at Mastiet Partie School

An teachers institute will be held at Mastiet Partie School on the alternate evening of April 1. Local teachers will present papers during the session.

Mastiet Partie Alternatinn

Funeral Notice for Patrick Cardon Led by Pioteer Father Mathew Society

Members of the Pioteer Father Mathew Society gathered in their hall this morning to attend the funeral of their brother Patrick Cardon. The ceremony honored Cardon’s life and service within the community.

Pioteer Father Mathew Society Patrick Cardon

Veterans Branch 16 Camp No 108 Readies For Meeting

Fragmentary OCR notes list Coome EF Randolph camp No 108 Lune of Veterans Branch 16 and Mentions names like Patel and Curletidile. Readable items imply a local veterans organization planning or reporting on a meeting or gathering.

Randolph Camp Lune of Veterans Branch 16

Seventh annual dance of Division Noo 1 AL 0 BL

Armigements are under way for the seventh annual dance of Division No 1 AL 0 BL to be held at Biweke's Holl on Woolineaday evening in Apelli.

Wigafnnern Watts Hall Agell Ss Iverie’ Avadiy Wo CO Pweestep SR Lontike Alch Houwek Charles Myer Charka Towman Nicholas Kroerr Joseph Trasnor Albert Collins Biweke

Local Residents Noted in New York Visit and Health Updates

A jumble of names from River Street and nearby avenues are listed with health notes, visits, and travel. Several residents like Mrs. Frank Dever, Mire Kittle O'Neil, and Miss Mors Biermnin are mentioned with illnesses or domestic tasks. Others, including Mr. Conte and Mr. Stephen Holeate, are noted as traveling or suffering medical issues.

Brennen River Street Conte North Main Street New York City Frank Dever Aoriondiy Il Ds Seriton Annie Burke Luinevion Diuffolo N. Y Formieniy Wetad Tees Davis Stephen Holeate Belmont Street Kleipethisn Mire Chries Olmaehit Oak Avenue Jermyn Miltide Roesiger Wyoming Street Minx Howe Cornell Laurel Street Mra T. Thowias Windsor Millard Parne Wayne Colne Mors Connaughton South Main Street Blooms Newall Serioul Miss Mors Biermnin Doli Sonor Powhleotyetree Belgronteltwot Bimniva N. Vo M. Stewart Soleavwonue New York Andrew Mucha Seyton Gowan Soesibe Alii

Jermany and Mayfield Burial Service Report

The funeral of Palward Frubba was held this afternoon at the home on Bacon Street then conducted at the Nett and Methodist church. The service, led by Rev. Francis Tienmiath, included remarks by local clergy and a procession to Shadow Sn Cemetery for the interment.

Palward Frubba Tl. Bol Bacon Atreet Francis Tienmiath Tvtd Publowe Luaber Tye Fite Company Ded Don Dlovheard Heiter Mea Teed Wana Niehojpan Altre Chitin Lidion Wall Sick Hille

Carbondale Visitors and Local Happenings

Out of town residents were noted in Carbondale with Annie McChrone of Bouth Main Street among visitors. Ed ward Banfield and Samuel Varney from Scranton called on friends in town. A small fire at Fire Young’s laundry caused slight damage from an overheated stove. Several locals departed for New York City to conduct business or attend events.

Mies Annie McChrone Bouth Main Street Carbondale Weith Willan Seymour Third Street Benjamin Mendelson Mayfield New York Eity James Carey South Main Street Margaret Quinn New York City J. D. Stocker & Co Alice Henwool Annie Kilker Barah Quinn Sarie Care Stroudsburg Suite John Stanton Enst Michael Reynolds

Local Notes From Clark's Green And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Sarah Boardman of Dalton visits daughter Mrs. B J Chapman for several days. Miss Bessie Mullinex visits Scranton and Carbondillie over Fundae. Miss Elsie Carey of Taylor visits aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Welle and daughters Carrel and Mars Welle. Miss Grice A Davis confined to home by sickness. Judson Cope spends time with family here. Imogene Akerney elected delegate to grand council of Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Gettysburg in May. Mr. and Mrs. L M Potter attend funeral of Mr T B Carr in Beraton. Fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church largely attended. many officials present at roll call. Rev. M S Godshull detained. Joy Richards accepts a police position with Walter L Matthews. M H H Coon breaks ground for a new stable on his creek lot.

Elsie Carey Taylor Ip Viritirae Iliabeth Welle Carrel and Mars Welle Grice A. Davis C. Bt. Joneste Judson Cope Imogene Akerney Granch Rebecca Independent Order of Odd Fellows Gettysburg L. M. Potter Rev M. &. Godshull Joy Richards Walter L. Matthews M. H H. Coon

Krause's Cold Cure Capsule Ad

An advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure in convenient capsules guaranteed to relieve pneumonia-like symptoms in four hours. It claims the product is pleasant to take with no head ringing or other disagreeable sensations and is sold by Matthews Thre.

Krause Matthews Ciymeta Coour Pomnayl Gianether Pawtes Tel Quay Hin Aioelelyn Die Manufactunre Pheaeniis

Local notes record wedding and service details in Olyphant

A village verslag records a wedding and church service with named participants. Maria Lewhe and The vil took office at the Welio's paccore on Church Street. The ceremony was led by Rev George Hague, with attendees Edith and Jeanette Evans and Mrs MW Polhewua present. A fire damaged a nearby building causing partial loss and property impact on local residents.

Cheiotiee Conmblin Newath Canali St. Patok John Tiddy Alka Telwrt McConmnack Lemme Clini Anna Brown O'Malley Calvary Catholly Cumetey Mood Lavin Daures Lottie Phlibin Pood Burrell Dunes Murphy Curran Mie Maria T Lewhe Thevil Davie The Welio Paccore Aid Maw Lawle Church Street Mav George Hague Susquetanna Street Mick Biaie Winston This Lai O'Osande New York Patrick Theinpier Anne

Unclear OCR fragment recounts a Delaware river incident

A garbled historical text describes a river incident near Beekville and a chase along a rail line. It mentions King and Bernard Klin among others and references a person with memory loss and a crime scene or accident. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks coherent details.

To Prevent Pneumonia and Grips Lasative Gremedipuinine

A historical note describes a laxative named Gremedipuinine claimed to prevent pneumonia and grip, noting its use as a remedy. The text provides minimal context about its origin or efficacy and reflects period medicinal marketing language.

Moosic Musician in Mystery Mission

A note from Moosic, New Stephen, recounts a peculiar call at a local medical facility. The brief account names no individuals beyond the caller and location, with limited readable detail on purpose or outcome.

Victorian Literary Society Tet and Funeral Notices

A garbled report mentions the Victorian Literary Society meeting at Selina Seaterhis and a funeral for Mtns Tremor scheduled for 2 00 at a Dyin evil ebuare li. It notes moves of Ne Tuckiow, Min Nery, and references to several named individuals and locations in a clipped obituary context.

Victorian Literary Society Frank Frones Meliowell Tuckiow Clayten Vioras Stoll Mimicka Avetue Charles Dopling Ferannon Agusher Ventory Myst

Maple Sugar Making Near Factoryville A Modern Plant

Special to The Sirautant Tribune describes a large maple sugar and syrup plantation east of Factoryville, near La Plume, owned by George Sisson. The 10 acre grove holds 600 trees, with a Williams patent evaporator producing up to 30 barrels of sap daily, converting it into syrup through a coal or wood fired system and automatic compartments.

Factoryville Oiis Place la Plume Peoneybank Clark Sisson George Sieson The Tribune Pature Ilinite & Gentinunis Streim Andy Ty Pune Tanietoy Hatina

Garnets in Pennsylvania and related mining text

Fragmentary report describes garnet mining in eastern Pennsylvania with references to quarrying methods, market terms, and potential industrial uses. It notes yields, crystal quality, and safety or production details amid garbled wording and scattered technical terms.

Local Quartzite Abrasive Stone Market Notes

The article describes quartzite used for abrasive cutting tools in Ware Ren county New York. It notes variable hardness with quartz temptations and low market activity. Prices average around 285 MO per ton with no fixed pricing due to limited demand.

Adiromlack Segtion Wareren N. Ye

Democracy's Future and the Fate of Gold Democrats

A fragmented discussion on political biography and obituaries within the Democratic faction, arguing Gold Democrats should avoid public roles. The author reflects on party purity, self governance, and the evolving fate of pro union Democrats amid internal divisions.

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